Always Movin'

Okay, I'm going to get straight to the point. I cannot wait until this big shop project of Mark's is over. Granted, I do find if fun when I can help him for the day driving the telehandler, stacking bricks, cleaning, sweeping, etc., and we have made many new friends during the process, but it is starting to take over both of our lives. Saturday we spent all day putting tin on the ceiling of the shop, but we were only able to get half of it done. I will admit that the half that is up does look very nice, though. That evening, we ventured out to help cheer on both of my brothers football team to another victory. It was so much fun, but a little bit too exciting!

Sunday was the ever famous lutefisk dinner at church. It was absolutely crazy in there, but let me start at the beginning of the day. I was supposed to help my mother usher in church. Church is at 9:45. I looked at my phone at 9 thinking, I'll sleep five more minutes and then I'll get up and get ready. Next thing I know, it's 9:22. It takes 11 minutes to get to town. I still need to get ready so I look half decent. I was supposed to be there now! Poor mother... I literally rolled out of bed, threw on what I thought was "acceptable" looking clothes and took off. Pssst, you can get to town in less than 11 minutes by the way. I got there, Mom proceeded to tell me that I couldn't help do offering because my hair didn't look nice enough. IT WAS IN A BRAID! haha After church, I taught Sunday School to the Kindergarten and First grade classes. They were all so sweet and fun. Thank you parents for sending your children! They are truly a blessing. As soon as I got upstairs, people were already lined up and ready to eat the ever delicious lutefisk. (I'll stick with meatballs, please.) It remained crazy until 3, but they served 426 people, so that part was awesome! I did manage to sneak an awesome trail ride in with Stephanie and Trisha, though. I miss that so much. I think I might as Mark for a horse for Christmas, or just buy one myself and not tell him. We'll see. ;)

Monday I only had one class, so I came back to help some more. Before I left Grand Forks, I grabbed Mark's favorite at Qdoba to surprise him and then hustled home. (Notice the heavy emphasis on hustled? I had to make sure that he got it in time for lunch!) We were able to finish most of the brick work, and I got everything nice and tidy looking for him. (So sweet of me, I know. Just kidding.) This was all after I finished doing my homework, though, of course. Man, I love college. :) It was Grandma Candy's dark bread and leftovers from the lutefisk dinner at church for supper that night. YUMMO!

Tuesday I was able to help again, as my teacher was sick. Can I get a "whoop, whoop"?! I started out the morning running Mark's errands: groceries, picking up hamburger, getting gun oil. You ladies know how it it! I love it, though. It makes me feel like I am actually being helpful and taking a burden off of his shoulders. Maybe I'll make it my full-time job. ;) One can only wish!! I hurriedly whipped up one of Mark's favorites, burritos, just in time for him to eat at dinner. (Heavy emphasis on hurriedly, too. I'm learning that life moves at a much faster pace with Mark.) I was just about to start studying for a test, when we asked me to come help some more. So, off I went like a whipped puppy. The rest of the afternoon was spent driving telehandler and lifting the guys up and down, so that they could finish up the trim work along the roof. We were just about ready to call it a day, when he decided that he wanted to try finish getting all of the house wrapping done. Keep in mind that it is almost dark and we have a good hour and a half worth of work to get done. I started them off on the east side of the building and as soon as they finished that section, they quickly decided to call it quits for the night. (Extra emphasis on quickly, also. SO FAST!) I should maybe try to get some pictures put up sometime soon, huh? I always have these great intentions that go nowhere. Oh, and I burnt the pizza for supper, too. Sorry, Hunny. Time just flies too fast!!

Today, he is hoping to make another go at getting more tin on the ceiling of the shop. I hope that everything works out, so that he isn't so stressed out. It's back to school for me today. Only one class stopping me from the end of the day, now. Have a great day, everyone!

OH, and if you find yourself with nothing to do tomorrow afternoon at 3, head down to the Fargo Dome to help cheer on the KCC Bearcat football team to another Section 8A title! If you can't make it, don't worry! Tune into 99.3 FM or trfradio.com to listen in on all of the action. I can't wait. It's going to be a blast! GO BEARCATS!!

Give me a B-E-A-R-C-A-T-S

It has been a while, friends! School was simply chaotic last week, as I had two major tests that I needed to study for. (I only have one grade back-90%. It will have to do...this time. ;) ) Right now, I am fully devoted to creating a marvelous blog for all of you to read; I drank my cup of tea, ate my snack, and am now curled up in my bed with my blankie wrapped around my neck. 

Yes, I still have a blanket from when I was little, and I do call it my blankie.

Don't judge.

Thursday of last week, marked the end of the regular season for my brother's football team. Crazy, huh? In case you didn't know, it is almost the end of OCTOBER, people! Time flies by so fast. The first round of playoffs began last night. They were fortunate enough to receive a number 2 seed (still bummed that they couldn't snag the number 1 seed, but I think this might have been God's plan all along!) and played Climax/Fisher in Hallock in the chilly temperatures. 

After they kicked it into gear, the boys were able to pull off a 53-6 victory over the number 7 seed. Thank God. One more game that both of my brothers can play together in. 

Throughout the game, our wonderful announcer, Jim Petersburg, provided us with scores from other games that were taking place in our section. Remember how I said in a previous blog that I was sure that we would see Grygla/Goodridge, again? Well, I was wrong. They played Clearbrook/Gonvik in Grygla last night, but unfortunately lost. I kind of thought that would have been a fun match-up to watch again, but I'm ok without the stress of it because they were an awesome team! :)

The boys will now play C/G in Hallock at 7 on Saturday evening (October 26th). The forecast shows a high of 39 and a low of 28, so it will be wonderful fall weather to take in another Bearcat football game! Come on out and show your support for our boys as they battle it out in an effort to move one step closer towards the section championship game! 

GO BEARCATS!!

P.S.-Here are some fun pictures from throughout the season! 

 This is how close these two are. 

-Both are quarterbacks

-Always together on the sidelines

-Each others best critic and support

-Have the same "accessories"

Parents Night 

From left to right: Mom, Dylan, Drew, Dad

 Are they not the cutest? Seriously, Dylan will be lost without

Drew next year. It's kind of sad to think about, actually.

We all love our grandma. :) She's seriously the best.

Not only does she come to almost every game, but she is also our biggest fans

in this huge game we call life.

It is very safe to say that I am extremely proud of these two. I'm blessed!

Pinterest-Giver of quotes!

As many of you may know, (some of you may have the same addiction!) I simply LOVE pinterest. My favorite part is the many different and fun recipes that people post on there. The more new and yummy recipes I can find to try out, the better! :) I also enjoy looking at all of the quotes and bible verses that others share. Whenever I'm having a crappy day, there always seems to be something that stands out as if God is saying, "MEGAN, THIS IS MEANT FOR YOUR EYE BALLS!" So here are a few of my favorites that I thought you might enjoy, also.

I pinned this one a long time ago, hoping (but praying even more so) that someday I would be blessed with this type of man. Mark tries hard to be at church just about every Sunday, and I know that he understands how important faith is in our everyday lives.

This is one that I try to live by every day. When I'm having a bad day, it always makes me smile when I see others (even people that I do not know) walking around with a smile on their face. If it works for them, heck, why can't it work for me too?!

I love, love, love this verse. It's one of those "special ones" that I cling to. Over time, I have always hung in there with God, through the good times and the bad, and now I seem to have come out on the winning end. I am truly BLESSED beyond belief.

After a lot of thought, many telephone conversations, and hundreds of tears shed I can honestly say that I am so happy that I switched majors. Everything is coming much easier to me and I feel like I am really happy with how life and homework seems to be working out for me know. I decided on something that makes me HAPPY!

I know I'm not the only one...When I have a bad day, I tend to think worst case scenario for almost everything else that happens until the day ends. What occurs during your day, does not define you or your life. HE has a plan that far exceeds your poor grade, broken down car, or bad decision. How refreshing is that?!

This is one that my momma likes to tell me often when I start complaining about whatever I think is burdening me for that day. OPTIMISM is key people! Sometimes, all it takes is talking about the good in your life, to make you forget that something was even bothering you!

This might be one of my all-time favorites, though. :) When we seek God, what could possibly go wrong then?! I tell ya what, I never feel more refreshed or at ease than I do after some good bible or prayer time. Ahhhhhhhhh, how lucky are we to be blessed with such a great Father!

Hopefully these made your day better, continued your good day, or even just made you think a little bit. (I am in college, it's my job to make you think! haha) Have a great night....Make it awesome! :)